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Stretching and Yawning in the Classroom: A Bizarre Subject Matter or a Necessary Skill?

Have you ever been taught the proper mechanics behind stretching and yawning in the classroom? It may seem like a bizarre subject matter, but it could be a necessary skill. Read more to find out!
Leaflet calling for funds to help complete the Washington Monument by John Carroll Brent in 1854 (Library of Congress)
The National Cathedral School for Boys advertisement in the Washington Herald - 1910
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It would appear that the subject matter being taught in this classroom is a little bizarre. I don’t remember being taught the proper mechanics behind stretching and yawning … however, I will say that I love both stretching AND yawning. Saying that just made me yawn.

stretching and yawning in the classroom circa 1899
stretching and yawning in the classroom circa 1899

Did you yawn after looking at this photo? I just did again.

By the way, this is a photograph taken by Frances Benjamin Johnston, available at the Library of Congress.

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